Andrew Lang 
The Brown Fairy Book 

In Andrew Lang’s ‘The Brown Fairy Book, ‘ readers are transported into a world of enchanting tales filled with magic, wonder, and moral lessons. Written in Lang’s signature storytelling style, the book contains a collection of fairy tales from various cultures, each with its own unique characters and settings. Lang’s ability to captivate readers with rich and vivid descriptions creates a literary experience that both entertains and educates. Set in the late 19th century, ‘The Brown Fairy Book’ is a classic work of fairy tale literature that continues to resonate with audiences today.

Sobre el autor

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known for his work as a collector of folk and fairy tales. Lang was educated at the University of St. Andrews and Balliol College, Oxford, where he later held a fellowship. His interest in myth and folklore led him to produce a series of fairy tale collections, which were compiled in what is known as Lang’s ‘Fairy Books’ series, each named after a different color. Among these, ‘The Brown Fairy Book’ (1904), contained stories from a variety of cultures and captured the imagination of both children and adults with its enchanting narratives. Lang’s literary style in these collections was notable for its clear and accessible prose, which conveyed the tales without diminishing their magical qualities. His work was integral to the recognition and preservation of cultural folklore at a time when oral storytelling traditions were waning under the advance of industrialization. Lang also made significant contributions to the scholarship of his time, particularly in the field of Homeric studies and on the relationship between myth, religion, and literature. He was versatile in his literary output, contributing to multiple genres including poetry, criticism, history, and anthropology, all the while maintaining a captivating storytelling voice that has kept his work beloved by generations.